The Chinese name Shi Quan Da Bu Tang literally means "all-inclusive great tonifying decoction" or "ten complete tonic decoction." This classical formula powerfully tonifies Qi and blood and also warms the Yang. It is traditionally used for lack of energy, lack of physical strength, pale face, low appetite, aversion to cold, spontaneous perspiration, or weakness of the lower extremities. †
The original source of the formula Shi Quan Da Bu Pian can be traced back to the Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era. Today it remains an important tool used for the treatment of patterns of predominant Qi and blood deficiency with moderate Yang deficiency or cold.†
Subjects may present with a pale tongue with a white coating. The pulse may be thin, weak and slow.
Shi Quan Da Bu Pian is based on the classical formula Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction) with the addition of Huang Qi (Astragalus) and Rou Gui (Cinnamon bark). Ba Zhen Tang itself is a combination of the classical formulas Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentleman Decoction) and Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) which are the flagship Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to tonify Qi and blood, respectively.
Ren Shen (Ginseng) is traditionally the chief herb of both Ba Zhen Tang and Shi Quan Da Bu Tang, however today Dang Shen (Codonopsis root) is usually substituted at around 2-3 times the dose. While Dang Shen, Bai Zhu (Atractylodes rhizome), Fu Ling (Poria) and Gan Cao (Licorice) tonify the Qi, Shu Di Huang (processed Rehmannia root), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica root), Bai Shao (white Peony root) and Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage rhizome) nourish and gently move the blood.
Because chronic or profound Qi deficiency often presents with concurrent Yang deficiency cold, Shi Quan Da Bu Pian is modified with the addition of Huang Qi and Rou Gui. Huang Qi is a prized Chinese herb for its ability to support immune function by tonifying Lung and Spleen Qi, consolidating the exterior and raising Yang.
Rou Gui is effective at warming Yang and dispelling cold. These modifications make Shi Quan Da Bu Pian an indispensable supplement in the TCM treatment of patients with cold deficiency patterns to restore vitality and optimum health.†
What is the formula composition?
A proprietary blend of
Dong quai root | Angelica sinensis | (Dang Gui) |
Rehmannia cured root tuber | Rehmannia glutinosa | (Shu Di Huang) |
Codonopsis root | Codonopsis pilosula | (Dang Shen) |
Bai-zhu atractylodes rhizome | Atractylodes macrocephala | (Bai Zhu) |
Poria sclerotium | Poria cocos | (Fu Ling) |
Chinese peony root without bark | Paeonia lactiflora | (Bai Shao) |
Astragalus honey-roasted root | Astragalus membranaceus | (Zhi Huang Qi) |
Sichuan lovage rhizome | Ligusticum chuanxiong | (Chuan Xiong) |
Chinese licorice honey-roasted root & rhizome | Glycyrrhiza uralensis | (Zhi Gan Cao) |
Cassia bark | Cinnamomum cassia | (Rou Gui) |
At a true 5:1 concentration, this product represents the most potent form of Shi Quan Da Bu Pian (Tang/Wan) on the market. One tablet is equal to 1 gram of raw herb.
Please note that Guang Ci Tang® Shi Quan Da Bu Wan in the pill form, which has the same formulation as the tablet, is discontinued.
Shi Quan Da Bu Pian tablets are made with all natural herbs that are tested for authenticity, quality, and potency. A traditional water decoction is prepared with the herbs to reproduce the time-tested action of the formula, and this water decoction is concentrated with our proprietary technology to form a potent extract that is made into easily absorbed tablets, which are remarkably effective, easy to use, and safe. The tablets are produced by Guang Ci Tang® in our state of the art cGMP-certified facility and imported in accordance with U.S. FDA guidelines. When you choose Guang Ci Tang® products, you are taking advantage of a wonderful fusion of science and tradition that incorporates the highest standards in the field of Chinese medicine today.
Please note that our tablets may appear neutral in finishing and a little brittle. You may observe a tiny bit of fine powder at the bottom of your bottle and occasionally one or a couple of broken tablets after transportation. This is because unlike other manufacturers, our tablets are not coated as part of our effort to minimize the use of excipients and to make them as pure as possible. These tablets can also be easily dissolved in hot water to serve as tea.
- True 5:1 concentration
- Double the strength of regular brands
- Minimal fillers and binders
- No pharmaceuticals or dyes
- Comprehensive lab testing (e.g., heavy metals,etc.)
- Made in a cGMP certified facility
- Unbeatable value
- Safely used in the USA since 1995
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The standard dosage for TotalTonic™ is 5 tablets each time, taken 2 to 3 times daily with or before meals. One bottle lasts users 2 to 3 weeks. The dose may be doubled for a quicker and stronger response as needed. Consult your practitioner for precise dosage recommendations based on body weight and other factors.
TotalTonic™ is a tonic and therefore it usually takes time before its effects become apparent.
- Not to be used in patients with heat signs or excess conditions.
- Not to be used during pregnancy.
- Avoid cold and greasy foods (such as ice cream and french fries) for best results.
- Not to be used in conjunction with exterior releasing medicinals.
- Not to be used in the absence of deficiency signs/symptoms.
- Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medications or receiving other medical treatments.
- Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.
- Keep out of reach of children.